The Hershey Company (HSY)

NYSE: HSY · Real-Time Price · USD
185.30
+0.61 (0.33%)
Sep 4, 2025, 4:00 PM - Market closed
0.33%
Market Cap37.56B
Revenue (ttm)11.30B
Net Income (ttm)1.53B
Shares Out 202.72M
EPS (ttm)7.53
PE Ratio24.60
Forward PE32.72
Dividend$5.48 (2.96%)
Ex-Dividend DateAug 15, 2025
Volume733,703
Open184.91
Previous Close184.69
Day's Range184.00 - 186.20
52-Week Range140.13 - 208.03
Beta0.26
AnalystsHold
Price Target172.94 (-6.67%)
Earnings DateJul 30, 2025

About HSY

The Hershey Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of confectionery products and pantry items in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International. It offers chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery products; gum and mint refreshment products, including mints, chewing gums, and bubble gums; protein bars; pantry items, such as baking ingredients, toppings, beverages, and sundae syrups; and snack item... [Read more]

Industry Confectioners
Founded 1894
Employees 20,030
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol HSY
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, Hershey's revenue was $11.20 billion, an increase of 0.33% compared to the previous year's $11.16 billion. Earnings were $2.22 billion, an increase of 19.31%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 18 analysts, the average rating for HSY stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $172.94, which is a decrease of -6.67% from the latest price.

Price Target
$172.94
(-6.67% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Welcome Fall at HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE WORLD with New Treats, Events and Returning Halloween Traditions

Taste seasonal favorites, discover new products like REESE'S OREO®, and join in historic celebrations at HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE WORLD this season HERSHEY, Pa. , Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With Fall in...

23 hours ago - PRNewsWire

Hershey: Sweet Brand, Bitter Valuation Risks

Hershey offers a strong 3% dividend yield and high margins, but faces growth headwinds and margin pressure from record-high cocoa prices. The stock trades at a premium valuation (forward P/E ~31), ref...

3 days ago - Seeking Alpha

The Hershey Company Appoints Natalie Rothman as Chief Human Resources Officer

Seasoned HR Executive Brings 25+ Years of Leadership Experience in Building High-Performing Teams and Modernizing HR Operations HERSHEY, Pa. , Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: ...

17 days ago - PRNewsWire

HAUNTINGLY TASTY: THE HERSHEY COMPANY UNWRAPS NEW TWISTS ON BELOVED HALLOWEEN CLASSICS

NEW! KIT KAT® Counts, REESE'S Mini Pumpkins and fan-favorite collaborations lead the charge in transforming the Halloween candy experience. HERSHEY, Pa.

23 days ago - PRNewsWire

Oreos Inside Reese's. Reese's Inside Oreos.

The combination of two of America's favorite treats sounded simple. In reality, the collaboration between Hershey and Mondelez involved secret talks, coded clues and taste tests. So many taste tests.

Other symbols: MDLZ
27 days ago - WSJ

Top 50 High-Quality Dividend Stocks For August 2025

My investable universe of 50 high-quality dividend growth stocks aims to identify attractive opportunities based on valuation and future return potential. Currently, 20 stocks offer an estimated futur...

4 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Do Higher Prices Mean Lower Sales? Hershey Thinks It's Found the Sweet Spot

Companies have long deliberated over how much they can raise prices without losing sales. Hershey Co. thinks it's found the sweet spot.

5 weeks ago - Investopedia

Top 2 Risk Off Stocks That May Keep You Up At Night This Month

As of July 31, 2025, two stocks in the consumer staples sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.

Other symbols: KLG
5 weeks ago - Benzinga

Hershey's Earnings Melt Away Under Cost Of Sales Avalanche (Rating Downgrade)

The Hershey Company's latest earnings report reveals deep pressure from skyrocketing input costs and a changing market landscape. While past investments paid off modestly, future growth looks more unc...

5 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

The Hershey Company (HSY) Q2 2025 Q&A Earnings Call Transcript

The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) Q2 2025 Q&A Earnings Conference Call July 30, 2025 8:15 AM ET Company Participants Anoori Naughton - Senior Director of Investor Relations Michele Gross Buck - Chairman...

5 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Top Stock Movers Now: Humana, Hershey, VF Corp., and More

U.S. equities were mixed at midday as the market responded to the U.S. economy growing more than expected in the second quarter while waiting for today's decision by the Federal Reserve on interest ra...

Other symbols: HUMVFC
5 weeks ago - Investopedia

Hershey CEO Michele Buck: Consumers have placed value on 'emotional wellbeing' our products deliver

Michele Buck, Hershey chair and CEO, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the company's most recent earnings, how tariffs are impacting cocoa prices, and much more.

5 weeks ago - CNBC Television

Strong Easter and Pre-Halloween Sales Boost Hershey Results, But Tariffs Loom

Hershey (HSY) shares advanced Wednesday when the snack giant posted better-than-expected results as customers loaded up on treats during the Easter holiday and ahead of Halloween. However, it lowered ...

5 weeks ago - Investopedia

The REESE'S and OREO® Brands Announce Iconic Collaboration, Finally Giving Fans What They Have Been Asking For

Introducing the REESE'S OREO® Cup and OREO® REESE'S Cookie – a two-way collaboration between America's #1 Candy and #1 Cookie. HERSHEY, Pa.

Other symbols: MDLZ
5 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Hershey lowers earnings outlook amid ongoing tariffs expense. Why the stock is rising.

Hershey's stock surges toward a more than 7-month high, as a big earnings beat offset a lowered full-year outlook.

5 weeks ago - Market Watch

Hershey beats quarterly estimates on strong Easter demand

Hershey beat analysts' sales and profit estimates for the second quarter on Wednesday, driven by demand during Easter for its confectionery goods and salty snacks.

5 weeks ago - Reuters

Hershey Declares Quarterly Dividends

HERSHEY, Pa. , July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced quarterly dividends of $1.370 on the Common Stock and $1.245 on the Class B Commo...

5 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Hershey Reports Second-Quarter 2025 Financial Results

HERSHEY, Pa. , July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced net sales and earnings for the second quarter ended June 29, 2025 and updated its 2025 earnings outlook.

5 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

The Big 3: ANET, HSY, VEEV

Dan Deming turns to two rising tech names and an ol' reliable in consumer staples for today's Big 3. He talks about the opportunity on weakness for Arista Networks (ANET), changes to note in Veeva Sys...

Other symbols: ANETVEEV
6 weeks ago - Schwab Network

Hershey raising chocolate prices by double-digits as cocoa costs soar: report

Rising ingredient costs prompted Hershey to raise prices on chocolate products, and the company noted the change is unrelated to tariffs or trade policies.

6 weeks ago - Fox Business

Hershey Lifts Candy Prices, Citing High Cocoa Costs

The chocolate maker has notified retail customers of a double-digit percentage increase, as cocoa markets have stayed high on supply concerns.

6 weeks ago - WSJ

Hershey to hike chocolate prices by double digits — and it's not because of tariffs

"It reflects the reality of rising ingredient costs including the unprecedented cost of cocoa," a spokesperson said.

6 weeks ago - New York Post

Hershey to raise chocolate prices as cocoa costs remain high

Hershey has told retailers it will be taking a double-digit price increase on average across its confection portfolio due to a surge in costs of cocoa, a company spokesperson said on Tuesday.

6 weeks ago - Reuters

Hershey, Nestle, other cocoa companies defeat appeal of child slavery lawsuit

A federal appeals court on Tuesday rejected a proposed class action by eight Malian citizens who sought to hold Hershey , Nestle and five other companies liable for child labor on Ivory Coast cocoa fa...

6 weeks ago - Reuters

Here's Why Hershey Is Raising Prices

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6 weeks ago - Forbes